Belenko and Spohn's study on federal drug trafficking cases found that:

a. white male offenders were more likely than other offenders to have the most serious charge dismissed
b. females were more likely than male offenders to have the most serious charge dismissed
c. black males were more likely than white males to have the most serious charge dismissed
d. Hispanic males were more likely than white males to have the most serious charge dismissed


b. females were more likely than male offenders to have the most serious charge dismissed

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The use of the word terrorism is first traced to the American Revolution, when the nontypical patterns of warfare from American colonists were said to "terrorize" the British troops who fought in traditional military fashion.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The ________ gives law enforcement more investigative powers to intercede in terrorists' operations to prevent such acts.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Enjoying violent video and computer games or watching violent sporting events ______.

a. leads to psychopathic tendencies b. is an example of experiencing victimization vicariously c. is becoming less common d. makes one more vulnerable to direct victimization

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A document stating that the grand jury has charged an individual with a specific crime is known as a(n) ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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